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Editorial

MILLION HEARTS PROGRAMME ---LESSONS FOR PAKISTAN

Over the last couple of decades,atherosclerotic coronary artery disease has been at thefront line in causing disability and death.Long term population based observational studies vizThe Framingham Heart Study carried out by William B Kannel has placed major risk factorson a solid,valid scientific platform.

FREQUENCY OF DIFFERENT BODY SIZE PARAMETERS AND THEIR RISK OF ADVERSE OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH CABG

Objective:The WHO reported obesity to be an escalating worldwide epidemic.BMI is currently used in diagnosis and treatment of obesity,but multiple studies have shown that south-east Asia have a higher percentage of body fat at a low BMI. WC and WHR are now considered as better predictors in determining obesity,association and outcome in CVD patients.

PREOPERATIVE CRP AS A PREDICTOR OF DURATION OF ICU STAY FOLLOWING ONPUMP CABG

Elevated CRP is associated not only with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease but also for increased morbidity and mortality in patients with established coronary artery or cerebrovascular disease.Whether elevate CRP further increases themorbidity and mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)remains unknown.

PREVALENCE OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Right Ventricular (RV)dysfunction has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have made it possible to assess RV function both qualitatively and quantitatively.